Video: How to Train Horse Stance (Ma Bu) | Shaolin Kung Fu for Beginners by Stephen Brian Collins. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Horse stance builds leg strength, posture and mental endurance. It's a foundation of many kung fu styles.
3 key details
- Feet wider than shoulders, toes forward.
- Sink the hips as if sitting on a chair.
- Back straight, breathe slowly through the nose.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Leg warm-up
- 2:0030-second holds x 4
- 3:00Horse stance with punches
- 2:00Longest comfortable hold
- 2:00Leg stretch
Safety
Raise your stance if your knees hurt or move in past your toes.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
